Meghan Dillon
Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks' DeBrincat & Strome: The Duo of the Future
March 31st, 2019 The 2018-19 season is coming to a close for the Chicago Blackhawks. This season had many ups and downs, from the firing of Joel Quenneville to a couple of winning streaks. One of the main highlights was acquiring Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini after Nick Schmaltz was traded to the Arizona Coyotes earlier in the season. The recent...
Blackhawks' Kane and His Case for the Hart
March 3rd, 2019 It doesn't take a hockey expert to tell you that Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks is on fire right now. Despite failing to break his record of a 26-game point streak, Kane recently came off of a 20-game point streak. He also scored one of the best goals of the season to seal the win for the Blackhawks against the Anaheim Ducks on...
Blackhawks' Future Needs Strome in It
February 26th, 2019 Since joining the Chicago Blackhawks in November, Dylan Strome has been one to watch. He's tallied a total of 13 goals and 24 assists in his 39 games since putting on a Blackhawks sweater, making him one of their top forwards. Many are asking what his future holds, especially since he gels so well with Alex DeBrincat. Only time will tell...
Patrick Kane's Scoring Title Challengers
February 1st, 2019 Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks is often thought of as the best active American-born player in the NHL. He further cemented this status at the end of the 2015-16 season when he became the first American-born player to take home the Art Ross Trophy. He also made history that season with his historic 26-game point streak, as well...
Blackhawks' Murphy Has the Potential
January 28th, 2019 One doesn't have to be a hockey expert to know that the Chicago Blackhawks have been struggling on the blue line the past few seasons. With stars like Duncan Keith taking up a large amount of cap space and declining in performance at the same time, the future looks bleak. However, 25-year-old Connor Murphy has been the silver...
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
January 26th, 2019 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of media attention. He is the one who interacts with the refs on the ice and is often the face of the organization. Every team has a captain, but not every team has a great captain. Some of the best players...